L-R Dormaahene and Pooley
Ghanaian broadcaster Collins Atta Poku has revealed that the late Kotoko fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, had familial ties with Aduana FC owner, Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II.
According to Atta Poku, Pooley was an in-law to the Dormaahene, as he is married to the deceased’s sister.
He further recounted the special treatment Pooley received whenever he visited Dormaa, especially during Kotoko’s matches against Aduana FC.
“When Kotoko played Aduana, Pooley was always given a seat in the VIP stands. Aduana did this because of his connection with the Dormaahene. Pooley was Dormaahene’s in-law. The Dormaahene’s wife is Pooley’s sister, and Pooley himself hails from Aduana,” Atta Poku narrated on Sompa FM.
The broadcaster also disclosed that Kotoko have formally invited the Dormaahene to Pooley’s one-week funeral rites, emphasizing that the deceased came from a royal family.
“A delegation has already been sent to the family. The Dormaahene has lost his in-law, and Kotoko has officially invited Aduana FC for the one-week observance. While other clubs will also receive invitations, Aduana’s will be unique because Pooley’s father is a royal,” he added.
This invitation means that despite the recent tensions between Dormaahene and Kotoko’s life patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, both leaders could share the same space at the funeral.
Pooley’s one-week funeral rites are scheduled for Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Heroes Park in Kumasi.
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